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Daniel C. Shannon

Daniel C. Shannon passed away February 19, 2019. Daniel was born in Hampstead, New Hampshire, and grew up on a farm.

He joined the Navy in 1963 and served as a gunner's mate on the USS Dyess where he received a Nation Defense Service medal, Viet Nam Service medal, and a Bronze Star. Daniel moved up the ranks to Lieutenant as a Salvation Army officer and minister. He had various jobs from chef to boiler man at Thompson River Lumber.

Daniel moved to Montana in 1991. He had a great passion for hiking and camping and loved all nature and creatures.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Shannon; daughter, Tracy LaBaff; and son-in-law, Richard Reichert.